Europe’s joint project to produce a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted air system (MALE RPAS) is on track for contract signature early next year, having recently cleared two key milestones. Continue reading
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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Static Testing on MQ-9B SkyGuardian Wing Structure
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.recently completed Full Scale Static (FSS) testing on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft wing after three months of extensive testing. MQ-9B includes SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian RPA produced by GA-ASI. Continue reading
GA-ASI Delivers Final MQ-9A Block 5 to Spain
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. delivered the final two MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft and a Ground Control Station to the Spanish Air Force (SpAF) on Nov. 23, 2020, completing a Foreign Military Sales acquisition of four aircraft and three GCSs. Continue reading
OCCAR and Industry Agree Terms for Euro MALE RPAS
After several months of intensive negotiations between Airbus Defence and Space and OCCAR, the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) Programme has taken a decisive step forward with the completion of the negotiation phase for the Stage 2 Contract. Continue reading
Fifth NATO RQ-4D Phoenix Arrives in Sicily
One of five NATO RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft in the hangar on Sigonella airbase in Italy
On 12 November 2020 the fifth and last NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) aircraft arrived at the AGS Main Operating Base in Sigonella, Italy. The arrival of the RQ-4D aircraft at its home base in Europe represents a new milestone in the NATO AGS Programme, completing the NATO AGS fleet. Continue reading
Canada Starts Construction of RPAS Test Site
Following the announcement of the project earlier in 2019, the construction of Qualia, Canada’s first-ever Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) test centre, is well underway. Continue reading
GA-ASI Moves Sustainment Operations to Europe
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. opened a new customer service center in Dresden, Germany on October 5, 2020. The center provides sustainment capabilities for MQ-9 fleets in and near Europe, providing customer convenience and expanding opportunities for European aerospace suppliers. Continue reading
Canadian Drone Company Expands to Airport
IN•FLIGHT Data, one of Canada’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operators, has taken the next logical step in its evolution, relocating its operations and headquarters to the Calgary/Okotoks Air Park. Continue reading